Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running Smartwatch
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Product Information
The Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running Smartwatch is the base model of Garmin's Forerunner 165 Series, built for runners who want adaptive training guidance on a 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 5-button design, up to 11 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and a 5 ATM water rating. It is offered in Black/Slate Gray (010-02863-20) and Mist Gray/Whitestone (010-02863-21), and unlike the separate Forerunner 165 Music model it does not include onboard music storage or offline playback.
Who it is for
This is a watch for road and trail runners, triathletes in training and everyday fitness users who want structured guidance rather than raw data alone. Race Adaptive Training builds daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions from the race details you enter in the Garmin Connect app, while PacePro gives grade-adjusted pacing for hilly courses. With 25+ activity profiles covering trail running, open water swimming, cycling, strength training with automatic rep counting, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, pickleball and tennis, it also suits gym and cross-training days. The 5 ATM rating means it is swim ready for pool and open water sessions, not a dive computer.
Key details
- 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen, 390 x 390 pixels, with 5 physical buttons
- Battery: up to 11 days smartwatch, up to 19 hours GPS-only GNSS, up to 17 hours all-systems GNSS, up to 25 hours UltraTrac
- Water rating: swim, 5 ATM, equivalent to 50 m of pressure
- 39 g, 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm case
- Wrist-based running power and dynamics: cadence, stride length and ground contact time
- Health tracking: 24/7 wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, Sleep Score, Body Battery, stress, HRV status, Health Snapshot, women's health and nap detection
- Smart notifications, Garmin Pay contactless payments, incident detection and LiveTrack
What's in the box
- Forerunner 165 watch
- Charging and data cable (Garmin connector to USB)
- Important Safety and Product Information guide
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Garmin dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help choosing a colorway or confirming app and sensor compatibility before you order.
- 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen 390 x 390 pixel display paired with a traditional 5-button design.
- Up to 11 days of battery In smartwatch mode, with up to 19 hours GPS-only GNSS, up to 17 hours all-systems GNSS and up to 25 hours in UltraTrac GPS.
- Race Adaptive Training Daily suggested workouts and race completion time predictions adapt to the race details you enter in the Garmin Connect app.
- Wrist-based running power and dynamics Tracks cadence, stride length and ground contact time without a chest strap.
- PacePro pacing guidance Grade-adjusted pacing strategies for courses with elevation change.
- Training Effect Shows the fitness impact of your workouts.
- Full health monitoring suite 24/7 wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, Sleep Score, Body Battery, stress tracking, HRV status, women's health, nap detection and the 2-minute Health Snapshot.
- 25+ activity profiles Trail running, open water swimming, cycling, strength training with automatic rep counting, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, pickleball, tennis and more.
- 5 ATM water rating Swim rated to pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m for pool and open water workouts.
- Safety and connectivity Smart notifications for calls, texts, emails and app alerts, plus incident detection with emergency contact alerts and LiveTrack.
- Garmin Pay Contactless payments from the wrist.
- Connect IQ Store support Add watch faces, data fields and apps, and customize activity lists and data screens.
| Model | Forerunner 165 (base model, no onboard music storage) |
| Display | 1.2 in AMOLED touchscreen, 390 x 390 pixels, 5-button design |
| Weight | 39 g |
| Dimensions | 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm |
| Battery | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 11 days |
| Battery life (GPS-only GNSS) | Up to 19 hours |
| Battery life (all-systems GNSS) | Up to 17 hours |
| Battery life (UltraTrac GPS) | Up to 25 hours |
| Water rating | Swim, 5 ATM (withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m) |
| Memory/history | Up to 4 GB |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, barometric altimeter |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Garmin Pay, smart notifications |
| Wireless frequency | 2.4 GHz at 15.94 dBm maximum |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |
| Charging temperature | 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F) |
| EU SAR values | 1.04 W/kg torso, 0.41 W/kg limb |
| App compatibility | Garmin Connect app, Connect IQ Store, iPhone and Android |
| Activity profiles | 25+, including running, trail running, cycling, open water swimming, strength training, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, pickleball, tennis |
| Colors and part numbers | Black/Slate Gray (010-02863-20), Mist Gray/Whitestone (010-02863-21) |
- Garmin Forerunner 165 watch
- Charging and data cable (Garmin connector on the watch end, USB on the computer or adapter end)
- Important Safety and Product Information guide
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Forerunner 165 and the Forerunner 165 Music?
Onboard music. The Forerunner 165 Music is a separate model that adds music storage with offline Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music playback, plus Audio Prompts and a Meditation activity. The base Forerunner 165 sold here, part numbers 010-02863-20 and 010-02863-21, does not include onboard music storage or offline playback. Both share the 1.2 inch AMOLED display, Race Adaptive Training and Garmin's health tracking features.
How does the Forerunner 165 compare to the Forerunner 255 or Forerunner 55?
The Forerunner 165 is the base model of Garmin's Forerunner 165 Series, with a 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen and 5-button design, up to 11 days of smartwatch battery, up to 19 hours of GPS-only tracking, Race Adaptive Training, PacePro, wrist-based running power and 25+ activity profiles. For a feature-by-feature comparison against another Forerunner model, call our Irvine shop at 888-701-4017 and we will walk you through it.
Can I wear the Garmin Forerunner 165 swimming or scuba diving?
Swimming yes, diving no. The Forerunner 165 carries a swim 5 ATM water rating, meaning it withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m, and it includes pool and open water swimming activity profiles. It is not a dive computer and is not rated for scuba use, so pair it with a dedicated dive computer for underwater work.
What comes with the Forerunner 165 and how do I charge it?
The box contains the Forerunner 165 watch, a charging and data cable with a Garmin connector on the watch end and a USB plug on the computer or adapter end, and the Important Safety and Product Information guide. The built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery should be charged between 0 and 45 C (32 to 113 F) per Garmin's specifications.
Review summary
Written reviews for this one are still few. It is a GPS running smartwatch with a 1.2 inch AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life. It has built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, 25+ sports apps, and offline music storage, plus running metrics, race predictions, and Garmin Coach support. A 5 ATM water rating makes it swim ready, and it comes with smart notifications, LiveTrack and incident detection. It suits runners, triathletes, and fitness enthusiasts.
